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Oregano Remedies

The Oregano Herb - Oregano Benefits Plant Info And Natural Remedies

Come and find out about the amazing oregano herb, it has many more uses than just to go on a pizza.....Find out about where it grows, how to harvest and store it, oregano benefits, remedies that use oregano, and much more.

The Oregano Plant

This subtly aromatic, creeping perennial, is found commonly throughout the world. Oregano can grow to a height of sixty centimetres, mauvey pink flowers are produced between July and September and appear at the end of the reddish coloured stalks in clumps.

Oregano herb is also known as wild marjoram (slightly different to sweet marjoram, which I have covered here..), and it can be found on waste ground, borders of fields, copses, grasslands, hills, heaths and in gardens, it's species name Origanum translates in Greek to 'mountain joy.'

How To Gather And Store Oregano

Gather oregano herb in late June or early July, just as it comes into flower. The parts used in natural medicine are the leaves and aerial parts, these are the runners of the plant which feel their way along the ground and take root. These parts can then be dried and stored in an air tight jar.

How To Dry Oregano

An airing cupboard or any warm dark place is ideal for drying oregano. The first step is to wash all parts of the plant thoroughly, pat dry between kitchen towel and remove any unwanted or bad parts. Next take a box and line the bottom with kitchen towel, on top of this place a layer of what ever it is that you are drying and then another layer of kitchen towel on top, place in airing cupboard or any other appropriate place until dried.

Another way is to hang bunches of oregano herb upside down until they become brittle, but not too dry so that they crumble, at this point you can strip the stalks of leaves and flowers and keep in an air tight jar. Alternately you can place a paper bag round each bundle of herbs before hanging to dry, the bag will catch any falling leaves or flowers.

Organic Oregano Leaf For Remedies

Oregano Benefits

Oregano benefits: Oregano is found in many dishes that we enjoy in this country, the most popular probably being pizza, it is also used in stuffing, stews, soups and as a garnish for roasting meat.

Medicinally, it is useful in the treatment of coughs, upset stomachs, indigestion, period pains and wind. It is antiseptic and anti spasmodic. Used externally in a bath it can help ease rheumatic pain and headaches.

Oregano plant was once cultivated for the purple dye it contained which was used to dye wool, its juice was also used to fragrance wooden furniture. A bit of wild marjoram makes a lovely addition to a pot puri or herb bag.

Oregano Remedies

Oregano Tea: Take a tsp of dried oregano or 10 fresh leaves, add to a mug, pour on boiling water, cover, and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain and drink.

Oregano Warnings

Do not use when pregnant.

Can in large doses cause hyperactivity or irritability.

Some interesting oregano facts

Oregano plant was thought of as a symbol of happiness and would be made into wreaths for newly-weds to wear on their heads.

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